HOT Orgel Bigband
Premiere September 2019, Philharmony Harlem (NE)
HOT & Brass put early and late compositions of Duke Ellington into the perspective of a mini organ bigband Jazz on the organ in the church: the men from HOT The Organ Trio prove again and again that it is possible! In their newest project they jump on the big band repertoire of jazz icon Duke Ellington. Organist Berry van Berkum, clarinettist Steven Kamperman and bassist Dion Nijland welcome in this project the sparkle of young trumpet talent Ruben van Drenth and the glowing improvisations of trombonist and Ellington connoisseur par excellence Joost Buis. With extra trumpet and trombone, HOT produces surprising and overwhelming orchestral sounds.
In Reflections of Duke HOT makes a striking repertoire choice by focusing only on Ellington’s early work (before 1930) and his late work (after 1965). Swing pieces like Jubilee Stomp and Rockin ’in Rhythm accompany thoughtful gems such as Come Sunday and Heaven (from his Sacred Concerts). And HOT wouldn’t be HOT without putting the old arrangements in a contemporary perspective. The pieces are taken apart, adapted to the space and reassembled. In addition, the musicians sometimes even run through the space of the church in search of its optimal acoustic and theatrical qualities.
In Reflections of Duke, the old master composer looks back on his young years, and his sounds are still as fresh as ever.
Foto © Allard Willemse
Credits Cast & Crew
Clarinets Steven Kamperman (HOT)
Double bass Dion Nijland (HOT)
Organ Berry van Berkum (HOT)
Trumpet Ruben Drenth (special guest)
Trombone Joost Buis (special guest)
Stage directional advice Annechien Koerselman
PERFORMANCES
2021
Feerwerd Kerk Garnwerd January 24, 2021 cancelled due to Covid 19
Utrecht TivoliVredenburg March 28, 2021 Transmission Festival
Rotterdam Laurenskerk July 10, 2021
Zwolle Dominicanenkerk September 26, 2021
Panningen (B) De Lazaristen October 10, 2021
Feerwerd Kerk Garnwerd November 21, 2021
2020
Oosterhout St. Jansbasiliek January 26, 2020, 15.00h
Amsterdam Het Orgelpark May 30, 2020, 20.00h
Utrecht Nicolaïkerk September 12, 2020
Nijmegen Paduaerk September 25, 2020 CD presentation
Soest De Open Hof September 27, 2020
Elst Sint Maartenskerk October 09, 2020
Panningen Kloosterkerk October 11, 2020, 15.00h cancelled due to Covid 19
Zwolle Dominicanenkerk November 08, 2020 cancelled due to Covid 19
2019
Druten/Puiflijk September 08, 2019, 20.00h
Utrecht Nicolaikerk September 15, 2019, 14.00h
Haarlem Philharmonie September 21, 2019, 21.00h
More information: HOT Het Orgel Trio
Special thanks to: Gemeente Utrecht, Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds, KF Hein Fonds, Fentener van Vlissingen Fonds, Stichting Elise Mathilde, Norma Fonds, SENA Performers Muziekproductiefonds